David Lawrence Nathan MD DLFAPA
Associate Professor, Rutgers RWJ Medical School; Director of CME, Penn Medicine Princeton Health; Director of Professional Education, Princeton House Behavioral Health
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601 Ewing St, Suite C-3Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone+1 609-688-0400
Fax+1 609-688-0401
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Summary
- David Nathan, MD is a seasoned private practice psychiatrist based in Princeton, NJ since 1998. He completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and his psychiatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital. Dr. Nathan has longstanding roles as a Director at both Princeton House and Penn Medicine Princeton Health since 1999 and 2008 respectively. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In 2013, his commendable work in psychiatry was recognized when he was awarded the title of Distinguished Fellow by the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Nathan is co-founder of Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (D4DPR) and the principal designer of the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product Symbol (IICPS).
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1994 - 1998
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1994
Princeton UniversityAB, Biology, Magna cum laude, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1998 - 2022
MA State Medical License 1996 - 1999
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2025
- Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsThe Physicians’ Case for Marijuana LegalizationDavid L. Nathan, H. Westley Clark, Joycelyn Elders
American Journal of Public Health. 2017-10-11
Press Mentions
Doctors Prescribing Heroin? One of Two Bold Moves to Curb Overdose DeathsApril 8th, 2025- “Marijuana Is Not a Gateway Drug” Says NJ Dr and ExpertJuly 21st, 2021
- How Do You Market N.J. Legal Weed Without Enticing Kids? It’s a Top Concern for RegulatorsJuly 14th, 2021
External Links
- Princeton Psychiatry and Consultinghttp://www.princetonpsychiatry.com
- David L. Nathan, MD, DFAPAhttp://www.nathanmd.com
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